set off

set off

verb

Definition of SET OFF

transitive verb

1

a : to put in relief : show up by contrast b : adorn, embellish c : to set apart : make distinct or outstanding

2

a : offset, compensate <more variety in the Lancashire weather to set off its most disagreeable phases — Geographical Journal> b : to make a setoff of <the respective totals shall be set off against one another — O. R. Hobson>

3

a : to set in motion : cause to begin b : to cause to explode

4

: to measure off on a surface

intransitive verb

: to start out on a course or a journey <set off for home>

First Known Use of SET OFF

circa 1598

Related to SET OFF

Synonyms: actuate, crank (up), drive, move, run, activate, spark, start, touch off, trigger, turn on

Antonyms: cut, cut out, deactivate, kill, shut off, turn off

Related Words: kick over, turn over; charge, electrify, energize, fire, fuel, generate, power, push; discharge, launch, release, switch, trip; reactivate, recharge; arouse, excite, jump-start, kick-start, stimulate, vitalize; ignite, incite, instigate, provoke, quicken, stir up; accelerate, catalyze, speed (up), step up

Near Antonyms: arrest, brake, check, cut off, draw up, halt, jam, stall, stick, stop; decelerate, repress, slow, stunt, suppress

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Rhymes with SET OFF

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